Naughty Singapore escapes punishment

The Johore Mentri Besar, Mohammed Khaled Nordin, has commented on the spying allegation during a mass circumcision ceremony last Sunday. He is awaiting the decision of the Federal govt before taking actions against Singapore/Singaporean investments in Johore, particularly in the Iskandar Economic Zone. He mentioned punishment, and looks like it is only a matter of degree. Some investments would be circumcised.
 
The Mentri Besar was also cautious as to what or who would be affected. He recognized that some of the investments were by Singaporeans and not by the Singapore govt. So those buying properties for investment may be spared should he wield the cane.
 
Would two strokes be enough?
 
Singapore can heave a sigh of relief after what Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said yesterday. The spying case is closed. The good relations between the two countries remained intact, life goes on as before. One caveat, the Malaysian govt may still investigate the allegations.
 
It is really good to have a lawyer as the Foreign Minister. And better still, a very good one. Shanmugam has done a good job.